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Sharp VL-WD250U Contents, Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features

Models: VL-WD250U

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Contents

Contents

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Part Names	1
Quick Reference List	4
On-screen Display Index	5
Warning Indicators	6
Charging the Battery Pack	7
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack	8
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet	9
Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette	10
Installing the Lithium Memory Battery	11
Selecting the Language for the On-screen
Display	12
Setting the Date and Time	13
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording	14
Adjusting the Hand Strap	15
Using the Lens Cap	15
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	15
Using the Viewfinder	16
Using the LCD Monitor	17
Camera Recording
Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode	18
Zooming	19
Tips on Recording Positions	19
Remaining Recording Time Display	20
Remaining Battery Power Display	20
Playback
Playback	21
Volume Control	21
Watching the Playback on a TV	22
Video Search	23
Still	23
Using the Controls	24
Selecting the User Mode	25
Using the Menu Screens	26
Camera Recording
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode	27
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode	28
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)	28
Setting the Digital Zoom	29
Gamma Brightness Compensation	30
Gain-up	31
Night Recording (Cat’s Eye)	32

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Sharp VL-WD250U Contents, Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features, Camera Recording, Playback

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MODEL LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDERPlease read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful FeaturesBATTERY DISPOSAL PRODUCT DISPOSALImportant Information for Consumers in the U.S CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp CamcorderRESPONSIBLE PARTY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackQuick Operation Guide Inserting a Mini DV CassetteEasy Camera Recording Tape PlaybackZooming To stop playbackSupplied Accessories Optional Accessories viiiStandard-life Extended-lifePrecautions Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment About Your Camcorder DV TechnologyDV and conventional video cassette tapes High horizontal resolutionContents Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful FeaturesCamera Recording PlaybackUseful Features Advanced FeaturesAppendix Using the Remote ControlOperation References Part NamesLeft view Bottom view Diopter adjustmentPower source Power source mounting surface pp. 8 Shoulder strap loop pOperation References Right viewpp. 22, 56 Jack cover pp. 21, 58Quick Reference List On-screen Display Index CAMERA modeEasy mode p VCR modeWarning Indicators A C AS S E T T EE J E C T THE RE CORDA BL EExtending battery pack life PreparationCharging the Battery Pack PreparationAttaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack PreparationPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet PreparationRemoving the DC cable from the camcorder PreparationInserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette PreparationInstalling the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryNotes on the Use of the Lithium battery Removing the lithium batterySetting the Language Selecting the Language forthe On-screen Display Changing the LanguageSetting the Date and Time S E T T I NG1 2 0 0 AM S E T T I NGDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording 1 2 H 2 4 H2 4 H D I S P L AYAdjusting the Hand Strap Using the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap PreparationUsing the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing the viewfinder PreparationUsing the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorPreparation PreparationTo turn the power off Basic OperationsCamera Recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTips on Recording Positions Basic Operations Camera RecordingShooting from a low angle Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorRemaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayVolume Control PlaybackPlayback Watching the Playback in the ViewfinderWatching the Playback on a TV About the S-video socketBasic Operations Video Search StillBasic Operations Playback Basic OperationsUseful Features Using the ControlsPower switch MENU/DISPLAY buttonUseful Features Selecting the User ModeUser mode Useful FeaturesUsing the Menu Screens To turn off the menu screenUseful Features Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeT AP E SP E E D LP Notes on the use of LP modeSelecting the 16-bit Audio Digital Image StabilizationAUD I O MODE 1 6 bit Turning Off the DIS FunctionSetting the Digital Zoom Useful Features Camera RecordingDG T L ZOOM 1 To use optical zoom onlyTo cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Useful FeaturesTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-upUseful Features Camera Recording To obtain a brighter pictureNight Recording Cat’s Eye To cancel Night RecordingSet the CAT’S EYE switch to OFF Useful FeaturesUsing Fade Mode Setting Fade ModeTo cancel Fade mode Fade In and Fade OutQuick Return Edit SearchQK. RE T URN S E A RCH Useful FeaturesUsing Still Recording To cancel the still imageStill Recording PHO T O SNAP S T I L LUsing PHOTO SHOT mode Setting a still recording effectTo cancel still recording effect Still Recording Effect PHOTO SHOTUsing the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Auto FocusOperating the Remote Control REMO T E ONUseful Features Letting the Subject Monitor the ShotUseful Features Camera Recording Useful FeaturesPlayback Functions with the Remote Control Frame AdvanceReverse Playback SlowUsing the Time Code Useful Features PlaybackT I ME CODE D I SP. ON T C OU TAdvanced Features To cancel Manual Exposure modeManual Exposure Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Camera Recording Manual FocusAdvanced Features To cancel Manual Focus mode Advanced Features8 Press e MANUALSetting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed modeAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter SpeedsAdvanced Features The manual shutter speed setting cannot be used with Night RecordingTo cancel White Balance Lock White Balance LockAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesType of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE SC E NE MENU SPORTSetting the Confirmation Sounds Type of Confirmation Sound SettingsTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsUsing the Zoom Microphone Optional AccessoryZ OOM M I C AUT OTo cancel Playback Zoom Playback ZoomAdvanced Features Advanced FeaturesTo cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackAdvanced Features Advanced Features Playback Using Playback EffectTo cancel the playback effect Playback EffectsTo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackP I C. E F F E C T B W Type of Picture EffectsAdjustments Adjusting the BacklightAdjusting the Picture Picture/BacklightEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing Advanced FeaturesRecording from an External Source To Record from an External SourceTo stop recording Advanced Features PlaybackEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentTo Record to Video Equipment Advanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing Feature Audio RecordingMicrophone for Audio Dubbing In normal recording modeAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingTo quit audio dubbing If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenesMode AUD I OAdvanced Features Playback Advanced FeaturesConfiguring Software for PC Connection Installing the SoftwareConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer System RequirementsUsing the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderOpening the PDF Manual Advanced Features PlaybackAppendix Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting LightingPrecautions when using a Mini DV AppendixMini DV Cassette Copyright ProtectionBattery Pack ChargingStorage This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packAC Adapter/Battery Charger Replacing the Fluorescent LampDew Formation What is “dew formation”?Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available CleaningUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Dirty Video HeadsCanceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeD EMO MOD E ON DEMO MODE OF FBefore Requesting Service SymptomSuggested solution PowerSymptom Suggested solutionAppendix AppendixSpecifications SERVICE INFORMATION For the U.SAC Adapter/Battery Charger UADP-0321TAZZ AppendixGuía de operación rápida en español Carga de la bateríaColocación de la batería Inserción de un minivideocasete DVGrabació n fá cil con la videocá mara Empleo del zoomReproducció n de cinta Para detener la reproducció nVisualizaciones en pantalla en españ ol Modo CAMERAModo fá cil FÁ CIL Modo VCRAffichages sur é cran en franç ais Mode CAMERAMode facile FACILE Mode VCRPage Page SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHARP CORPORATIONCONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Period for this Product